Security locking device for a desk top computer

Details Security locking device for a desk top computer Security locking device for a desk top computer

1996-12-18

1999-02-09

Barrett, Suzanne Dino

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

200 5001, E05B 6900

Patent

active

058680144

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a security locking device mounted on a body of a desk top computer. The locking device is key operated and allows the user to either disassemble the chassis or to turn on power to the appliance, depending on which direction and how far a key is rotated. The structure of the lock is simple as no microprocessor is used to operate the lock. Instead, a pair of contacting rods, positioned on a rotating shaft rotate onto contact plates to form electrical contact with the contacting plates, thus delivering power to the computer when the key is rotated to one of three possible positions. The computer chassis can be disassembled if the key is rotated to another of the three positions. Since the device is key operated, only authorized personnel can disassemble the device or electrically energize the device, thus protecting the computer hardware and software from theft.

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